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j <br /> MAY 16, 200 <br /> CONTACT: Eric T. Cariaga, Vegetation Manager, 682-4821 _ <br /> Erica Munson, Public Information, 682-2652 <br /> From Public nformation Section, 682-2652 <br /> FOR IMMED ATE RELEASE <br /> CITY REQUESTS PROPERTY OWNERS TRIM GRASS AND WEEDS <br /> Eug ne's dry winter and spring could mean many hazardous fires if tall grass and weeds are not <br /> trimmed. Be inning June 15, the City of Eugene will take action to make sure that overgrown-grass and <br /> weeds and o her forms of obnoxious vegetation are controlled. <br /> In ad ition to the threat of fire, overgrown vegetation can also lead to traffic hazards and is a <br /> violation oft e nuisance ordinance in the City code. Property owners are responsible for keeping grass <br /> and weeds b low 10 inches in height and for removing blackberry vines or other excessive vegetation <br /> that extends nto a public way, impairs motorists' visibility, or crosses a property line. <br /> On u developed properties, the City may remove vegetation between June 15 and September <br /> 30 without fu her notice. Vegetation that blocks the visibility of motorists must be removed immediately, <br /> regardless o the season. <br /> On d veloped properties, owners must correct nuisances year round. Nuisance conditions <br /> include: tree and shrubs that obstruct streets, alleys, and sidewalks; visual obstructions at street and <br /> alley interse tions; and blackberries that encroach over property lines. If a violation is found on <br /> developed p operty, the owner is notified by letter and has 10 days to correct the problem. <br /> If a roperty owner does not correct a violation, the City will hire a contractor to mow or remove <br /> the obstructi e vegetation, and the costs will be billed to the property owner. The City's minimum charge <br /> for cutting o ergrown vegetation is 5166. in some cases the cost may be higher, especially if much work <br /> must be don ,by hand. <br /> For ore information, contact Eric Cariaga, Vegetation Manager, at 682-4821, or visit the Public <br /> Works homed' page, www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw. <br /> <br /> err' I <br /> I <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />